Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training, University of Texas at Austin
The ARRT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is seeking post-doctoral trainees interested in research on intellectual and developmental disabilities in racially and ethnically diverse communities.
The Program is housed in the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHSSSW) at the University of Texas at Austin and includes:
- Understanding the ethical conduct in research
- Developing and building an independent program of research
- Gaining substantive knowledge about autism and IDD research in diverse communities
- Gaining knowledge and skills in inclusive research methods in diverse communities
- Building capacity to disseminate findings to varied audiences, including the scientific and disability communities
- Building capacity to write and submit grants for research findings
- Developing career opportunities
Postdoctoral fellows are supported by an accomplished team of primary and secondary mentors with a range of research opportunities related to autism/IDD and other disabilities, underserved communities, and/or racial and ethnic inequities. Postdoctoral fellows will be provided a laptop, office space, travel funds and other resources.
The following faculty will serve as mentors in the ARRT program:
- Sandy Magaña, PhD, MSW, Professor in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Director of TCDS and ACT LEND
- Sandra B. Vanegas, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, TCDS Director of Research, ACT LEND Clinical Training Director
- Nina Zuna, PhD, Associate Director TCDS and ACT LEND
- Nick Winges-Yanez, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Director, Critical Disability Studies
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
- Catherine Cubbin, PhD, Associate Dean for Research, Clara Willoughby Centennial Professor in Community Safety
- Yessenia Castro, PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Doctoral Education
- Namkee Choi, PhD, Professor and Louis & Ann Wolens Centennial Chair in Gerontology
- Yuanjin Zhou, PhD, Assistant Professor
- Mercedes Hernandez, PhD, LCSW, Associate Professor
- Esther Calzada, PhD, Professor, Associate Dean of Equity & Inclusion
Other UT Austin Colleges/Schools
- Lauren Hampton, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education
- Audrey Brumback, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics
- Jonathon Pierce, PhD, Associate Professor Department of Neuroscience
- Heather Becker, PhD Research Scientist in the School of Nursing
- Julia Campbell, PhD, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA, Assistant Professor, Department of Speech Language and Hearing
Application Process: Please submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Two-page (single-space) statement describing…
- Research interests
- Experience
- Eligibility
- Training needs
- Career plans
- Writing Sample (e.g., recent publication)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Appointments will be made on a rolling basis. Please indicate interest and/or send inquiries to:
Sandy Magaña, PhD, MSW
Sandra Vanegas, PhD
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